Nairobi Weather in March

What's the weather like in Nairobi (Nairobi Area) in March 2024?

The climate in Nairobi during March can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

March is in the fall / autumn in Nairobi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Nairobi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Nightly temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Average temperature 19.5°C 67.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.9°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Nairobi

Nairobi average temperature in March

March rainfall

Nairobi average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Nairobi average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nairobi in March 2024.

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Nairobi weather stats

Nairobi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: April 244mm 9.6ins
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